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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.38, 1,684.13 and 1,039.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.38, 1,684.13 and 1,039.62 is: 1,550.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.38 : 1,684.13 = 1,039.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.38/1,684.13 = 1,039.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.38x = 1,684.13 × 1,039.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.38x = 1,750,855.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,855.23/1,129.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.28

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